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Fig. 3

From: Use of handgrip strength measurement as an alternative for assessing chewing function in people with dementia

Fig. 3

Chewing efficiency, maximum occlusal force, and maximum handgrip strength are stratified by evaluation group (noDem—no dementia; mCI—mild cognitive impairment; mDem—mild dementia). a Chewing efficiency and variance of hue (VOH) (lower values indicate adequate mixing of colours, representing a good chewing efficiency). b Chewing efficiency and subjective assessment scale (SAS) (SA1—chewing gum not mixed, impressions of cusps or folded once; SA2—large parts of chewing gum unmixed; SA3—bolus slightly mixed, but bits of unmixed original colour; SA4—bolus well mixed, but colour not uniform; SA5—bolus perfectly mixed with uniform colour). c Maximum occlusal force (MOF, in kN). d Maximum handgrip strength (in kg)

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BMC Geriatrics

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